Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
85 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
No customer feedback yet
Soundcore Life Q30
88 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Soundcore Anker Q30 headphones are widely praised for their exceptional comfort, impressive noise cancellation, and great sound quality, especially considering the affordable price. Users highlight the long battery life, fast charging, and easy multi-device pairing as major advantages. While some note that the bass can be overly pronounced and the included soft case is a downgrade from the pictured hard case, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many calling them a fantastic value.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort for long wear
- Impressive noise cancellation for the price
- Great sound quality with customizable EQ
- Long battery life and fast charging
- Easy multi-device pairing
Cons
- Bass can be overly pronounced
- Soft carrying case instead of hard case
- Transparency mode amplifies wind noise
- Microphone picks up background noise
- Occasional connection issues over time
Comfort 8
Noise cancellation 9
Sound quality 9
Battery life 5
Value for money 7
Build quality 4
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Specifications
| Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.22 kg★ | 0.26 kg |
| Ear Cushion | replaceable ear pads | protein leather |
| Headband | aluminum and durable textiles | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 45 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 2★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 16 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 48 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 95 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 40 hrs | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 15 Hours | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 630 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Fast Pair | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | beyerdynamic app | Soundcore App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 10016090.607score per dollar
vs
Soundcore Life Q301.540score per dollar
Soundcore Life Q30 offers 2.5x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 wins 6 specs while Soundcore Life Q30 wins 6.
